News and Prosecutions
HSE issues guidance for firefighters on balancing duties with risk
12 March 2010
A new policy statement from the HSE aims to clarify how firefighters can balance health and safety requirements with their operational duties.
Pub landlord ignored fire brigade notices
2 March 2010
Sixteen breaches of the Fire Safety Order, including one of failing to comply with a Prohibition Notice, have cost former pub landlord Bhupinder Singh Mann £16,015 in penalties.
Petrol mishandling led to taxi firm deaths
26 February 2010
A petrol station and neighbouring taxi firm owner must pay fines and costs totalling nearly £10,000 after two people died in an explosion caused by improper petrol handling.
Fire fine reminds pub co of liability for licensees
10 February 2010
Fire doors screwed shut and blocked fire escapes have landed a national pub management company penalties of £15,000 under the Fire Safety Order.
New Seveso site details potential COMAH changes
13 January 2010
The HSE has posted new information on its website on the changes to the Seveso II Directive - EU legislation implemented in the UK by the Control of Major Accident…
Articles
Hazardous environments: close to the wind
10 February 2010
The UK government has committed to generating 30% of electricity using renewables by 2020, but maintaining wind turbines is a hazardous business, writes Dave Merchant.
Called to serve
8 July 2009
A shortage of volunteers is no excuse for inadequate first-aid coverage. Jocelyn Dorrell finds out how you can persuade reticent employees to step forward.
A good man in a storm
8 July 2009
Louis Wustemann learns about managing crises from the man who led the local responses to the Buncefield explosion, and the Hatfield and Potters Bar rail crashes.
BS9999: combined code
5 June 2009
Tony Morris looks at the new British Standard on fire safety in buildings.
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